Prada

Designed for the distinguished family of Yung Tsoong-King a century ago, Rong Zhai is one of Shanghai’s finest Western-style garden villas. In 2011, Prada began working with Architect Roberto Baciocchi on an epic revival of the mansion. Click http://bit.ly/2ySTZLd for more. Source

The revival of Shanghai’s Rong Zhai combines Prada’s extensive experience in historic preservation, an abiding belief in the value of traditional hand-craftsmanship, and a dynamic collaboration between Western architects and Chinese scholars and artisans. Click http://bit.ly/2ySTZLd for more. Source

Prada Rong Zhai, a meticulously restored Shanghai mansion, is a grand and lasting manifestation of Prada’s commitment to Chinese history and culture and the latest of Prada’s multitudinous architectural explorations. Prada Rong Zhai will be open to the public on October 17. Discover more at http://bit.ly/2ySTZLd. Source

To revitalize Prada Rong Zhai, Prada engaged Architect Roberto Baciocchi to reinstate the original grandeur of Rong Zhai’s Beaux Arts façade and its richly detailed interiors. A team of Italian and Chinese specialists was hand-selected to undertake the conservation of the building’s many ornamental and structural elements, including plasterwork, wooden paneling, stained glass, and multiple types of decorative tile. Discover more at http://bit.ly/2ySTZLd. Source

The restoration of Rong Zhai combines Prada’s extensive experience in historic preservation projects around the world with an abiding belief in the value of traditional handcraftsmanship, and a dynamic collaboration between Western architects and Chinese scholars and artisans. Opening October 17th, an exhibition showcasing some of Prada’s past architectural explorations will be on display. Discover more at http://bit.ly/2ySTZLd. Source